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Alabama head coach Nick Saban revealed Deionte Thompson (pictured) is back with the team. Photo | USA Today
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Alabama head coach Nick Saban confirmed Thursday that safety Deionte Thompson is back with the football team. Thompson was among four suspects in an aggravated assault incident near his hometown of Beaumont, Texas over spring break in March.
Prior to Alabama's A-Day game in April, Saban said that Thompson was "back here in school" and cooperating with law enforcement.
“As far as I know, there’s never been any charges and nothing has really ever happened," Saban said at his annual Nick's Kids Golf Tournament at Old Overton Club. "It seems like a lot of nothing from everything we can find out.”
In April, Thompson had a felony warrant out for his arrest after being involved in an investigation of an assault on Noah Frillou, 18, that occurred on March 18. Thompson then turned himself in to the Tuscaloosa County Jail where he was booked as a "fugitive of justice." He missed a week of spring practices while returning to Texas to meet with authorities before returning to the team. Thompson did not suit up for Alabama during its A-Day scrimmage.
Thompson, who will be a redshirt sophomore next season, played in 14 games last season and recorded nine tackles. He is expected to serve in a reserve role for the Crimson Tide this season.
BamaInsider.com - Alabama notebook: Saban gives update on Deionte Thompson's status
Alabama head coach Nick Saban revealed Deionte Thompson (pictured) is back with the team. Photo | USA Today
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Alabama head coach Nick Saban confirmed Thursday that safety Deionte Thompson is back with the football team. Thompson was among four suspects in an aggravated assault incident near his hometown of Beaumont, Texas over spring break in March.
Prior to Alabama's A-Day game in April, Saban said that Thompson was "back here in school" and cooperating with law enforcement.
“As far as I know, there’s never been any charges and nothing has really ever happened," Saban said at his annual Nick's Kids Golf Tournament at Old Overton Club. "It seems like a lot of nothing from everything we can find out.”
In April, Thompson had a felony warrant out for his arrest after being involved in an investigation of an assault on Noah Frillou, 18, that occurred on March 18. Thompson then turned himself in to the Tuscaloosa County Jail where he was booked as a "fugitive of justice." He missed a week of spring practices while returning to Texas to meet with authorities before returning to the team. Thompson did not suit up for Alabama during its A-Day scrimmage.
Thompson, who will be a redshirt sophomore next season, played in 14 games last season and recorded nine tackles. He is expected to serve in a reserve role for the Crimson Tide this season.
BamaInsider.com - Alabama notebook: Saban gives update on Deionte Thompson's status
